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OMWD Encouraged by Governor Brown’s Repeal of Drought-Related State of Emergency

Encinitas, CA—On April 7, Governor Brown rescinded California’s drought-related state of emergency for most counties in light of improved hydrological conditions. Though putting an end to the declared emergency in our […]

OMWD to Be Recognized as “District of Distinction” and Awarded Transparency Certificate of Excellence

Olivenhain Municipal Water District staff notified the Board of Directors at its March 29 meeting that it will receive the “District of Distinction” accreditation by the Special District Leadership Foundation at […]

OMWD’s Budget Recognized for Sixteenth Consecutive Year by Government Finance Officers Association

At its February 15 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Director’s accepted the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2016-2017 fiscal year budget document from the Government Finance Officers Association […]

OMWD Customers Continue to Conserve without State Mandated Reduction Target

Final calculations of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 2016 water use shows an overall reduction of 15 percent when compared to 2013 usage, demonstrating how customers continued to make conservation a way […]

Larry Watt Returns to Past Position of President of OMWD

On Wednesday, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s board director Larry Watt presided over his first meeting of 2017 as president. President Watt was sworn in with directors Edmund Sprague and Christy Guerin […]

OMWD Weighs In on State’s Plan for Permanent Water Use Restrictions

OMWD Comment Letter

Olivenhain Municipal Water District Celebrates Recycled Water System Expansion

Village Park in Encinitas to receive up to 114 million gallons annually for landscape To celebrate the completion of its Village Park Recycled Water Project, Olivenhain Municipal Water District held a […]

Winners Recognized in Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s Eleventh Annual Photo Contest

At its November 2 meeting, OMWD’s Board of Directors honored local photographers for their winning images in Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s eleventh annual amateur photo contest. The annual contest offers photographers […]

OMWD Earns AAA Rating and Immediately Refinances Bonds, Saving $3.68 Million

Olivenhain Municipal Water District issued on Wednesday $15.99 million of 2016A Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds through a competitive sale. The successful bond sale will result in savings to OMWD ratepayers […]

Water District Offers Free Sustainable Landscape Workshop

In its efforts to promote continued water conservation, Olivenhain Municipal Water District is offering a free workshop to instruct area residents on the benefits of sustainable landscaping. OMWD invites members of […]